CVE-2025-11385: Tenda AC20 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC20Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC20 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include isolating affected Tenda AC20 devices from critical network segments to limit exposure. 2. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set or anomalous timeZone parameter values. 3. Implement network-level filtering or firewall rules to block suspicious HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint. 4. Disable remote management features on the router if enabled to reduce attack surface. 5. Regularly check for official firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply patches promptly once available. 6. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the router’s management interface to trusted IP addresses only. 7. Conduct network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised. 8. Educate network administrators about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for this threat. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate containment, detection, and access restriction until a vendor patch is released.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda AC20 up to 16.03.08.12. The affected element is the function sscanf of the file /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set. The manipulation of the argument timeZone leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.